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Special Education Schools in Missouri

551 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Missouri

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 302
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Post-Master’s Certificate 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 86.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Missouri

There are 7,540 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $51,340, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,907 a year. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,718. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,568. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,366. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#7

Webster University

Saint Louis
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

In their early career, Webster grads earn an average salary of $38,977. An average student at Webster will pay a net price of $23,248. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster.

#8

Drury University

Springfield
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,347 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Drury University will pay a net price of $18,736.

#9

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,112 Total Students

An average student at Fontbonne University will pay a net price of $15,359. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

In their early career, UCM grads earn an average salary of $38,123. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,058.

Special Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 17% $57,090
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $33,750
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $49,130
Special Education Professors 5% $45,420
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $47,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,622
Educational Administration 1,509
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,189
Curriculum & Instruction 526
Student Counseling 495
General Education 493
Instructional Media Design 208
Teaching English or French 146

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